1980-81 LSU Tigers basketball — schedule and results
The 1980-81 LSU Tigers went 31-5 (17-1 in the SEC) under head coach Dale Brown. The team peaked at #2 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 18.04.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 36 games from this season: 15–0 at home, 10–1 on the road, and 6–4 on neutral courts. The Tigers scored 79.2 points per game and allowed 68.0 (+11.2 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 26 games, from Nov 30, 1980 to Feb 25, 1981. The most lopsided win was 119–81 over Tulane Green Wave on Dec 6, 1980; the heaviest defeat was 67–49 to Indiana Hoosiers on Mar 28, 1981. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Tennessee Volunteers (66–65).
Among LSU Tigers' 114 recorded seasons, 1980-81's .861 winning percentage ranks 8th. Previous season: 1979-80 Tigers (26–6). Next season: 1981-82 Tigers (14–14).
Game-by-game results (36 games)
Game recaps
1981-01-19: Louisiana State handled Kentucky Wildcats 81–67. Willie Sims led the winners with 22 points. Sam Bowie had 22 for Kentucky Wildcats.
1981-03-01: Kentucky Wildcats survived Louisiana State 73–71 as Sam Bowie scored a team-high 11. Howard Carter had 24 for Louisiana State.
1981-03-30: Virginia Cavaliers beat LSU Tigers 78–74. Jeff Lamp led the winners with 25 points. Greg Cook had 21 for LSU Tigers.
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